How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter?     2-5
How and when do I contact the IBM 
PC HelpCenter?
What help can I get by 
telephone?
Sometimes you may have a problem that you just can not 
solve and we understand that it can be frustrating. This 
document contains several problem solving options you can 
use. See the “Quick problem solving chart” on page 9-6 
before you call the IBM PC HelpCenter. If you have 
completed the problem solving steps in the “Solving 
hardware and software problems” on page 9-7 and you still 
need help, you may need to call the IBM PC HelpCenter.
Depending on the type of problem, system experts are 
available to help answer your questions. There may be 
charges for some calls and not for others. This section 
contains information about which calls you will be charged 
for and which calls you will not.
30 day “Up and Running” support
If you have questions about setting up your system, we are 
here to help. Within the first 30 days that you have your 
computer, you can call us at no additional charge to ask 
questions about:
setting up your system and attaching a monitor and 
printer
starting the preloaded operating system
starting the preloaded and bundled software programs
We will calculate the 30 days from the date of purchase.
Software technical support
If you need help setting up or installing preloaded or bundled 
software programs during the 30-day “Up and Running” 
period, technical support representatives will help you install 
(or reinstall) the software that came with your computer if 
necessary. HelpWare support will ensure that the program is 
successfully loaded so that you can start the program. 
Support for your “how to” questions about software 
programs is available for a fee. For more information, see 
“How and when do I purchase additional support?” on 
page 2-8.
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